Designed to correct earlier failure problems of the original Ford units

This power door lock actuator is a great replacement and has good cost savings over a dealer power door lock actuator.

Note: This electrical part is tested before it leaves our manufacturer, and is not returnable. It is eligible for exchange only.

Lifetime Warranty

This item is backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. In the event this item should fail due to manufacturing defects during intended use, we will exchange the part free of charge (excludes shipping charges) for the original purchaser. Please keep your invoice for proof of this warranty.

Removing the Door Panel (1:01)

Unscrew and remove the door lock knob by hand

Remove the Phillips head screws from the door pull

Remove the door pull

Remove the Phillips head screws underneath the door pull

Remove the screws at the bottom of the door panel

Undo the bottom door panel clips by hand

Undo the top door panel clip

Undo the side door panel clips

Pull out the power window switch

Release the power window switch wiring harnesses

Pull the panel away from the door

Release the remaining wiring harnesses

Pull off the door panel

Removing the Door Lock Actuator (5:32)

Use a hammer and punch to punch out the door lock actuator rivet

If necessary, drill the rivet or shear it off with a chisel to remove it

Unhook the actuator rod

Pull out the actuator

Undo the door lock actuator wiring harness

Preparing the New Door Lock Actuator (6:57)

Pry the bracket off the old actuator with a flat blade screwdriver

Clip the bracket on to the new actuator

Punch the rivet out of the bracket with the hammer and punch

Installing the New Door Lock Actuator (8:04)

Attach the correct actuator arm for your model to the actuator

Make sure that the new and old actuators have the same reach contracted and extended

Thread an M6 bolt through the bracket

Hook the actuator arm into place

Thread the bracket bolt through the door panel

Attach the nut

While holding the bracket in place tighten the nut with a 10mm socket

Reconnect the actuator wiring harness

Reconnect the power window switch wiring harness

Test that the door lock actuator works

Disconnect the power window switch wiring harness

Reattaching the Door Panel (10:31)

Reconnect the wiring harnesses

Push the door panel into place

Insert all the door panel screws

Reconnect the door pull

Reattach the door lock knob

Reconnect the power window switch wiring harness

Insert the power window switch

For more detailed instructions, please see the Lincoln Town Car door panel replacement video